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About Janet

My work is almost entirely machine pieced and quilted. I piece my works because I like the fact that, while it is an art quilt which would never grace a bed, it still makes reference to the heritage of quilting. I love thinking about the fabrics as I arrange them. I remember the days spent dying and printing and the trips all over the world where I’ve gathered these fabrics. I imagine our grandmothers must have done something similar as they pieced old garments into new bedcoverings.

I usually begin with photographs. I comb through them looking for colors and color combinations. The subject of the photos is not necessarily what the piece will be about. Sometimes it is just about color. Although most of the time I look for photos which present the images I’m hoping to convey. Then the fun begins.